Aptly named ‘Quiet Life’, Patrick Grant notes of the ‘turmoil in the last 12 months’ in the pre show E.Tautz handout. Alt J fills the presentation space and a soft, draped silhouette comes down the catwalk. There is an air of youthful, British awkwardness surrounding the collection; pulled up socks and top-heavy layers paired with Kirk eyewear pushes a 1940’s Oxbridge narrative. It is endearing and gentle, a much needed step away from the noise of the past year.
The billowy, oversized shirting paired with utilitarian short-shorts feel both young and nostalgic, there is an underlying feeling of freedom within the styling, a non restrictive take on summer dressing: comfortable and cooling. The collarless restyle of a vintage shirting shape revitalises an older fit.
The relaxed jackets feel like an update of that functioning piece most British men have had at one point in their lives: The oversized popper down with man-sized pockets – now remade in a drapey oxblood fabrication, slimmed down and starved of any velcro or fastenings. This revaluation of generic, male, British pieces feels deliberate, perhaps due to the 150th anniversary of E.Tautz this year.
Undeniably more wearable than most at LFMW, E.Tautz succeeds in maintaining a calmer status quo. The ease of the collection has only encouraged a clearer understanding of who the Mayfair man really is in 2017: he’s living the quiet life, of course.
A strong signature, the tiger symbolizes the founding principles of KENZO: powerful energy, nature as a major inspiration, and the dynamic “Jungle Jap” spirit.
Salomon Advanced & BEAMS have teamed up to propose a new version of the very popular XA PRO 3D GTX, the iconic shape from Salomon, very popular not only as outdoor gear but also in the fashion scene around the world.
Fashion designer Christian Cowan collaborated with scooter brand Segway, and rapper Lil Nas X, to create a collaborative unisex ready-to-wear collection with 100% of profits benefitting Atlanta’s Black queer youth community.
Following Neil Barrett’s Fall/Winter 2020 runway announcement this past January in Milan, today the celebrated menswear designer officially launches the first output from his collaboration with pioneering sportswear label, Li-Ning.
With this collection and re-branding from Schattenspiel to Shadowplay, the designer wanted to reimagine the luxury fashion climate by questioning the pre-existing systems of the creative industry and society as a whole.
“There’s no place like home” is the name of KA WA KEY SS21 collection, which is inspired by the designers’ memories of their homes, homes in Hong Kong, Finland, and London.
VICTOR LI unveiled its new video campaign showcasing the designer’s SS21 collection, inspired by the seasonal concept of a ‘daydream vacation’, specifically an imaginative journey to Hawaii.
SICKO19 returns reinterpreted and directed once again to the young public, this time presented in collaboration with Lunay who has participated in the design of several exclusive limited-edition garments from this line.
Ángel and César, the minds behind the brand, propose mixing garments that combine emotion and reason, with a very strong influence from the contemporary culture without leaving out oodles of sophistication and a serious sense of humor.
Hollywood actor and amateur skateboarder, Jack Dylan Grazer fronts our Spring/Summer 2020 Olympic Issue shot by Kapturing in 2028 Olympic host city of Los Angeles. While 16-year-old Grazer empowers kids to go out and claim their own piece to skate on, the Olympics can also connect to fond childhood memories. We also look at it for inspiration and a call for togetherness.
